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BullCast
Delivering real talk while making financial topics more accessible, co-hosts Katie Pickler and Cort Winsett break down personal finance into engaging, bite-sized topics. Join them on their journey to “remove the veil” as they bring a basic level of awareness in a relatable, honest, and pop-culture-fueled format. // Powered by Pickler Wealth Advisors // 901.316.0160 | 1135 Halle Park Circle | Collierville, TN 38017 // Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial…
Episodes
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Episode 334: Financial Fright Night
The car won't start. The house is haunted. The phone is ringing...and the villain just won't stay dead! This Halloween, BullCast is taking you on a journey…
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Episode 333: Stock Splits
Stock splits often make headlines, but do they really make a difference for investors? Today, we're taking a closer look at what happens when a company decides…
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Episode 332: The Business of Being the Boss (Series on Personal Finance, Part 4)
Being your own boss sounds pretty great, right? Set your own hours, make your own decisions, and never have to ask for a day off again! But there's always a…
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Episode 331: More Than a Paycheck (Series on Personal Finance, Part 3)
When you get a new job, what’s usually the first thing everyone wants to know but probably shouldn’t ask? How much does it pay? While salary is certainly…
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Episode 330: The Business of Movie Sequels
We recently looked at the economics behind making a blockbuster movie, from massive production budgets to marketing costs. But these days, it seems like every…
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Episode 329: What’s Your Dream Job Worth? (Series on Personal Finance, Part 2)
One of the most important questions we’re asked as kids is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But the older we get, the more complicated that question…
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Episode 328: Every Choice Costs Something (Series on Personal Finance, Part 1)
Today, we’re kicking off a new series of episodes based on the personal finance curriculum developed by David Pickler’s nonprofit organization, APEF. Every…
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Episode 327: Beyond the Rhinestones -The Business of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton was one of the most recognizable entertainers in American history, but her impact goes far beyond the rhinestones and music. In this episode of…
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Episode 326: The Anatomy of a Blockbuster
Going to the movies is one of America’s favorite pastimes, but what really goes into making a blockbuster? In this episode of BullCast, we’re going behind the…
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Episode 325: Dog Days of Summer
It’s been one of the hottest summers in the South, and we’re all feeling the heat in more ways than one. In this episode of BullCast, we’re taking a closer…
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Episode 324: Investing in Your Health (with Renee Pinlac)
Health is wealth, and on this episode of BullCast, we're taking that saying to heart! We're joined by Renee Pinlac, owner of De La Belle Wellness & Spa, for a…
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Episode 323: Let’s Talk Luxury
What does luxury look like to you? Flashy cars and designer logos, or understated pieces that only those “in the know” would recognize? In this episode of…
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Episode 322: The Evolution of Money
Money wasn't always paper bills and credit cards. In fact, people once traded everything from cattle to seashells to get what they needed. In this episode, we…
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Episode 321: Hamilton Beyond Broadway
When most people hear the name Alexander Hamilton, they probably think of the Broadway musical. But Hamilton's greatest legacy wasn't a Tony Award-winning…
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Episode 320: The Face of the Federal Reserve
Who exactly is the Fed Chair, and what do they actually do? It’s one of the most powerful jobs in the financial world, but also one of the most misunderstood…
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Episode 319: The Story of Wall Street's Opening Bell
Every trading day begins with the ringing of the opening bell, but that familiar sound tells a much larger story. This week on BullCast, we're exploring the…
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Episode 318: The Life, Legacy, and Lessons of Warren Buffett
How did a boy who bought his first stock at age 11 become one of the greatest investors of all time? This week on BullCast, we're diving into the life and…
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Episode 317: SpaceX and The Making of a Trillionaire
One trillion dollars is almost impossible to imagine, yet Elon Musk recently became the first person in history to reach that milestone. This week on BullCast…
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Episode 316: The Market vs. The Economy
What exactly is the market, and how does it relate to the economy? While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they don’t always tell the same story…
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Episode 315: World Cup Beyond the Pitch
The World Cup is taking over North America this summer, but some of the biggest plays are happening off the field. Today on BullCast, we’re exploring the…
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Episode 314: Making Sense of the Economy
We hear it all the time: the economy is booming, struggling, growing, or slowing. But what exactly is “the economy”? In this episode of BullCast, we break down…
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Episode 313: The Anatomy of an Investment Scam
Today on BullCast, we’re looking at some of history’s biggest and most famous investment frauds. We’ve all heard of Ponzi schemes, but where does the name…
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Episode 312: Big Questions, Bigger Answers with Brad McMillan
Today on BullCast, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Brad McMillan, Chief Economist at Commonwealth Financial Network! Before we put him in the economic hot…
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Episode 311: The Market Cap Playbook
Today on BullCast, we’re suiting up and heading onto the investing field to break down market capitalization, better known as market cap. What does it mean?…
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Episode 310: The Psychology of Money
Money decisions may seem simple in theory, but emotions, habits, and past experiences often make them more complicated in real life. In this episode of…
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Episode 309: The Digital Dollar Debate
Today, we’re having a little debate about the future of cash in an increasingly digital world. On one side, we explore Dave Ramsey’s concerns about a cashless…
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Episode 308: Would You Rather - Investing Edition
Today, we’re playing a classic game — Would You Rather — with a financial twist. From investing in the S&P 500 versus picking your own stocks to retiring early…
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Episode 307: The BullCast Bunch
Here’s the story… of a show called BullCast—and today, Katie, Cort, and Cam are taking a nostalgic trip through classic television to uncover some surprisingly…
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Episode 306: A Historical Look at Markets in Wartime
War can create fear, volatility, and uncertainty, all of which can weigh heavily on the markets, but history tells a more complete story. In this episode of…
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Episode 305: You Inherited an IRA… Now What?
It is easy to daydream about receiving a surprise inheritance from a long-lost relative and never having to think twice about it. In real life, though, many…
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Episode 304: The True Cost of Delaying Retirement Contributions
We all know some things get better with time, like fine wine, aged cheese, and a few classic favorites. But when it comes to retirement contributions, waiting…
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Episode 303: The Prediction Market Problem
What if you could bet on the future? In this episode of BullCast, we explore the wild world of prediction markets, where people are putting money on everything…
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Episode 302: The Paycheck Plot Twist
You clock in, you do the work, you get paid…and then your paycheck arrives looking a little less impressive than you imagined. Sound familiar? On today’s…
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Episode 301: The Money Market Showdown
Money Market Accounts and Money Market Funds may sound like they’re in the same corner, but they’re actually very different contenders. In this episode, we…
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Episode 300: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
Welcome to Episode 300 of BullCast! What started as a simple idea in 2020 has grown into 300 episodes of financial clarity, pop culture fun, and meaningful…
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Episode 299: Capital Gains
Capital gains can sound complicated, but they don’t have to be. In this episode of BullCast, we outline what capital gains actually are, the difference between…
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Episode 298: How to Survive a Financial Apocalypse
Financially, most of us face at least one “apocalypse moment,” like a layoff or a market crash, and in this episode we use a pop culture list of our favorite…
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Episode 297: What Diversification Really Means
You’ve definitely heard the word “diversification,” but what does it actually mean and why does it matter? Today, we turn financial jargon into real-life…
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Episode 296: Demystifying Financial Jargon
BullCast is all about making personal finance simple, and today we’re taking on the words that make it sound scarier than it is. Because let’s be honest…
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Episode 295: A Simple Guide to FAFSA and Financial Aid
It’s National College Financial Prep Week, which makes this the perfect time to talk about one of the most important tools families can use to plan for college…
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Episode 294: ETFs Explained
Last episode we talked about mutual funds, and today we’re tackling something you hear all the time in investing: ETFs, also known as Exchange-Traded Funds. In…
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Episode 293: Mutual Funds Made Simple
Today on BullCast, we’re talking about one of the most common investment tools out there: mutual funds. Since mutual funds are made up of a collection of…
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Episode 292: The 529 Refresh
529 plans are getting more flexible in 2026, and on this episode of BullCast we break down what families need to know before making education funding…
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Episode 291: Hello, 2026!
Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2026 by looking ahead at some of the biggest moments of the year, like America 250 and the Winter Olympics. Then, we cover…
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Episode 290: 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas
Sixty years after it first aired, A Charlie Brown Christmas remains one of the most meaningful holiday traditions of all time. In this special Christmas…
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Episode 289: Defining Your Family Legacy
Christmas is a season of giving, reflection, and family traditions, which makes it a natural time to ask a deeper question: what are we really passing down to…
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Episode 288: The End of the Penny
We all know the saying, “Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you'll have good luck,” but that luck may be running out. As of November 12, 2025, the…
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Episode 287: Styling the Working Woman (with Estelle Winsett)
In this episode, we’re stepping outside the world of numbers and into something every professional encounters daily: style. We’re joined by Estelle Winsett…
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Episode 286: A BullCast Thanksgiving Special
Happy Thanksgiving from BullCast! Whether you’re stirring gravy, driving to lunch, or sneaking off for a moment of peace, we’re here to keep you company. In…
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Episode 285: The Rise of 24-Hour Trading
For years, Wall Street had a bedtime: 4 p.m. Eastern. But that era may be coming to an end. Major exchanges like the NYSE, Nasdaq, and the London Stock…
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Episode 284: COLA with a Twist
In October, the Social Security Administration announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) — and no, we don’t mean the fizzy kind. COLA is the annual…
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Episode 283: Food for Thought - WIC & SNAP
In today’s episode, the BullCast team breaks down the real economics behind America’s two major food assistance programs — WIC and SNAP. We’ll explore how…
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Episode 282: Breaking Down the Jobs Report
The Jobs Report is one of the most important snapshots of America’s economic health, but what do all those numbers really mean? In this episode, the BullCast…
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Episode 281: Inside the Top 1%
We’ve all heard about “the 1%,” but how much money does it actually take to get there? This week on BullCast, we’re breaking down what the top 1% really looks…
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Episode 280: The Government Shutdown
You’ve seen the headlines, but what does a government shutdown really mean for you? In this episode of BullCast, we break down how we got here, what happens…
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Episode 279: AI vs. the Human Touch in Finance
Artificial intelligence is changing the financial landscape, but can technology ever replace the value of real human advice? In this episode, the BullCast crew…
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Episode 278: AI in the Courtroom (with Byron Winsett, Esq.)
Today we welcome a special guest, Byron Winsett, Civil Litigation Lead at Pickler Law. Byron spends much of his time in real courtrooms, which makes him the…
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Episode 277: Bull & Bar - A Pickler Crossover (with Ed Brundick, Esq.)
What happens when money meets the law? In this special crossover episode, the BullCast crew teams up with Ed Brundick, attorney and host of Bar Essentials…
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Episode 276: The Titanic’s Unsinkable History (with Luke Murrah)
Today we’ve got a special guest climbing aboard from Pickler Wealth Advisors: Luke Murrah, our Financial Planning Assistant and resident history buff. One of…
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Episode 275: The Cost of Being a Superhero
We recently spotlighted APEF’s very own heroes, Miles & Captain Cashflow, who prove that financial literacy is the ultimate superpower. That got us thinking…